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ADVISORY ON FOREIGNERS STUCK IN INDIA
March 17, 2026
ADVISORY ON FOREIGNERS STUCK IN INDIA
Extension of Visa/e-Visa and waiver of overstay penalty to foreigners stuck in India due to ongoing developments in West Asia.
A. All types of Visas/e-Visas expiring/due for expiry soon would be extended for a month on gratis basis, for the affected nationals by jurisdictional FRROs on case-to-case basis. For contact details of FRRO, you may visit http://boi.gov.in
B. Penalty for any overstay by affected foreign nationals due to ongoing developments in West Asia after February 28, 2026 would be waived off;
C. Exit Permits to the affected foreign nationals would be provided on gratis basis;
D. Non-application of Exit Permit and Extension of Visas by affected foreign nationals would not be treated as violation of migration legislation; and
E. Temporary Landing Permit (TLP) would be granted to a foreign national arriving in India due to diversion of flights on gratis basis.
